Duplexing & Multiplexing: The Power of Layers
More than just paper
Sometimes, one sheet of paper just isn’t enough. When you want your print to feel weightier, stronger, and more memorable, that’s when duplexing and multiplexing come into play. These traditional techniques give your print substance. Literally.
What duplexing & multiplexing mean
Duplexing is the craft of bonding two sheets of paper together. Multiplexing takes it further by layering three or more. The result? A thicker, sturdier stock that doesn’t just look luxurious, it feels it. When someone picks it up, they notice the difference immediately.
In our workshop, these layers are pressed, aligned, and left to dry with patience and care. Everything is done by hand, which means the edges are crisp, the surfaces smooth, and the finish flawless. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just precision and craft.
Why use layers?
The beauty of duplexing and multiplexing isn’t just in the strength. It’s in the creative opportunities.
Thicker stock for durability — perfect for business cards that stand out in a pile.
Colour contrast — imagine a white front bonded to a bold black reverse, or a deep green card with a hidden red layer sandwiched inside.
Luxury finish — wedding invitations, menus, and presentation cards that feel too good to throw away.
A perfect partner for finishing techniques — a duplexed card takes foil, embossing, or die cutting beautifully due to its strength and structure.
It’s the detail people don’t always see right away, but they’ll always feel it in their hands.
The experience of weight
Pick up a lightweight business card and it feels ordinary. Pick up one that’s been duplexed and it feels important. Like something worth keeping. That tactile difference is subtle, but it changes perception. It says: this brand, this event, this moment, is worth remembering.
That’s the power of layers.
Ready to add depth?
If you want your next project to carry a little more weight, literally and figuratively, duplexing or multiplexing could be the answer. Whether it’s business cards with bold edges, invitations that impress, or layered designs that add surprise, we’ll make sure every sheet is pressed and finished with care.
Let’s talk layers. Your idea, our presses. Get in touch.
